This document provides information about an upcoming statistical analysis workshop, including: - The workshop is aimed at academicians, researchers, and industrial executives and will be held on March 26-27, 2014 in Penang, Malaysia. - The workshop objectives are to provide inferential and predictive analytic services to enhance research skills, and train participants in data analysis using statistical software. - The workshop contents will cover topics such as hypothesis testing, regression analysis, time series analysis, and applying techniques in software like Minitab and SPSS. - The instructor has 29 years of experience in statistics and working with organizations on data analysis projects.

1. WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Academicians working with research or commercial projects in Social
Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Research Scholars who are pursuing higher studies and professional
degrees.
Industrial Executives who are handling with commercial data analysis.
Date : 26 & 27 March 2014 (Wednesday & Thursday).
Time : 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Venue : Kompleks ЄUREKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
HRDF CLAIMABLE*
*Subject to HRDF Approval
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
PUSAT PENGAJIAN SISWAZAH PERNIAGAAN
(Wholly owned by Universiti Sains Malaysia)
(Co. No.: 473883-H)
Participants are required
to bring their laptop for
this workshop.
WORKSHOP FEE
(Covers training materials, refreshment including
lunches and Certificate of Attendance)
MYR 600.00 per participant
GROUP : MYR 500.00 per participant
(Minimum two (2) participants from the same
company/organisation)
†STUDENT : MYR 450.00 per participant
(Proof of I.D. is compulsory)
† Not entitled for Group Discount

2. INTRODUCTION
The workshop aimed to connect the theoretical
knowledge of Business Statistics into practical
applications, for academicians and executives of
manufacturing and service sectors. It provides strong
base in data analysis and interpretations to carry out
projects independently. It sharpens the computing,
analytical, and logical skills of participants as most of
the real life and decision-making problems could be
solved through the existing statistical software
packages.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
● Provide inferential and predictive analytic services,
which will enhance knowledge in Research and
Development.
● Data analysis using statistical software for
developing computing skills and interpretation on
interdisciplinary areas.
ENQUIRIES
Technical:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krishnaswamy Jeyaraman
Graduate School of Business,
Universiti Sains Malaysia
(Off) 04–653 3888 ext 2332; (M) 010–375 0868
dr_kjraman@usm.my / dr_kjraman@yahoo.co.in
Registration and others:
Khairol Anuar Mohammed
Education & Talent Development
USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.
(DL) 04–653 4372 / (M) 012–286 9048
khairol@usainsgroup.com /
usains.holding@yahoo.com /
usains.holding@hotmail.com
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR
ASSOC. PROF. DR. KRISHNASWAMY JAYARAMAN
He has more than 29 years of experience as a
professor in Statistics. He has a wide range of
experience in data analysis using Statistical Software
and carried out some major projects for National and
International organizations. He is well versed in
Statistical analysis particularly in Model Building,
Estimation of parameters, Forecasting and predictive
Inferences, categorical data analysis and Follow-up
studies.
He has produced 13 Ph.D., research scholars in
analytical and applied statistics on an interdisciplinary
basis and published more than 50 journal articles in
International and National Journals. He has been
providing an extensive training for the executives of
IT; Banking; BPO & KPO call centres; Manufacturing
Industries for six-sigma Green Belt and Black Belt
courses on Total Quality Management. He has also
been an active member of the quality planning and
assurance teams and worked with clients like WHO, e-
Merk, Ford, Motorola, Airtel, Lason, Careers India,
Prumatec, Astron, Office Tiger and Cadensworth
(Intel) among other multinational companies.
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
B-SUITE (nearby Bukit Jambul Shopping Complex)
B Tower, Bayan Point
19, Medan Kampung Relau
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
(T): +604–646 7777 / +604-644 4000 (Reservation)
(M): Ms. Hasliza (016–458 3568) – Sales Manager
(E): rsvn@b-suite.com.my / marketing@b-suite.com.my
(W): http://www.b-suite.com.my/
VISTANA HOTEL, PENANG (nearby Bukit Jambul Shopping Complex)
213, Jalan Bukit Gambir, Bukit Jambul
11950 Penang.
(M) 018–308 5876 (Ms. Roslinda – Sales Account Manager)
(T): +604–646 8000
(E): vispg@ytlhotels.com.my
(W): http://www.vistanahotels.com/VistanaPG/Default.aspx
EASTIN HOTEL PENANG (nearby Queensbay shopping mall)
1, Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
(T): +604–612 1111
(M): Ms. Nornazia (016–526 5512)
(E): info.pg@eastin.com
(W): http://www.eastinhotel-penang.com/ppc/var3/
EQUATORIAL HOTEL, PENANG
1, Jalan Bukit Jambul
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
(T): +604–632 7000
(E): info@pen.equatorial.com
(W): http://www.equatorial.com/pen/
USM GUEST HOUSE (inside USM compound)
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Minden, Penang.
(T): +604–653 2030 / 04–653 2050
(E): guesthouse@usainsgroup.com
1APPLE HOTEL (nearby Queensbay Shopping Mall)
33 Persiaran Bayan Indah, Sungai Nibong
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
(T): +604–640 6666
(W): http://www.apple1hotel.com/

3. WORKSHOP CONTENTS
STATISTICAL APPLICATION TRAINING PROGRAM (SATP)
1. Parametric tests (Confidence intervals & Hypotheses testing of Population mean(s) -
Roadmap)
2. Non-parametric tests (Hypotheses testing of Proportions and Medians – Roadmap)
3. Discriminant and Classification analysis (Identifying variables that are particularly effective at
separating groups)
4. Principal Component analysis (A Technique for making multivariate data easier to
understand)
5. Factor analysis (Goodness of DATA and data reduction)
6. Multiple Regression and Logistic Regression analyses (A study of the liner relationship
between a dependent and many Independent variables)
7. Cluster analysis (Hierarchical and Non-Hierarchical grouping of a set of variables or
attributes)
8. Non-Linear Canonical Correlation analysis (A study of the relationship between many
dependent variables and many independent variables)
9. Fitting of Time series models (A study of pattern of time series data and forecasting)
10. Software Applications in live projects (Minitab / SPSS)
PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS
• Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
• Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
• Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)
• Universiti Teknikal Malaysia (UTEM)
• Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
• Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
• Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam
• Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Perlis
• Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
• Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France
Institute (UniKL-MFI)
• Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
• INTI International University
• INTI International College, Subang
• INTI International College, Penang
• Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
• Open University Malaysia, (OUM)
• Han Chiang College, Penang
• Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDI)
• Clinical Research Centre (CRC)
• Intel Technology Sdn. Bhd.
• Kobe Precision Technology Sdn. Bhd.
• IRE-TEX (M) Sdn. Bhd.
• Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.
• Jabatan Perhubungan Perusahaan Malaysia
DISCLAIMER
The Organizer reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any part of its published programme or venue due to unforeseen circumstances and will
not accept liability for costs incurred by participants or their organizations for the cancellation of travel arrangements and/or accommodation
reservations as a result of the course being cancelled or postponed. Advance notice will be given if there are such changes or cancellation.

4. STATISTICAL APPLICATION TRAINING PROGRAM – MARCH 2014
Send registration form to : Khairol Anuar, USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd., Ground Floor, Kompleks ЄUREKA,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, PENANG.
Fax : +604-657 2210 or
Email : khairol@usainsgroup.com / khairol_usains@yahoo.com / usains.holding@hotmail.com
NO. PARTICIPANT NAME EMAIL
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Company / Organisation:
Address:
Postcode:
Contact Person: E-mail:
Tel No: Fax No: Mobile No:
MODE OF PAYMENT NUMBER BANK NO. OF PARTICIPANTS: MYR
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Bank Draft Group
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LO / PO TOTAL
Cheque / Bank Draft / Money Order / LO / PO must be made payable to ‘USAINS HOLDING SDN. BHD.’.
1. Bank Transfer [Please fax your Bank-in Slip (Print your name & details on the slip)].
Payee Name : USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.
Details : STATISTICAL APPLICATION TRAINING PROGRAM – MARCH 2014
Name of Bank : CIMB Bank Berhad (USM Branch), Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM Penang.
Account Number : 0709-0006708-05-7
2. A Local Order (LO) or Purchase Order (PO) must be presented before the event.
The Organizer reserves the right to refrain a registered participant from taking part in the event if no proof of
payment can be presented. This only applies to registered participants who have NOT paid the registration fee
PRIOR to the event date.
3. Cancellation / Substitution
A full refund less administration fee of MYR250.00 will be given for cancellation received not later than 10
working days before the event. No refund will be made after this period. However, substitute participants are
welcomed at no extra charge provided written notice of at least 5 working days before the event is given to the
Organizer.
REGISTRATION FORM